Blackline Safety opens offices in Germany and UAE to boost regional operations
Blackline Safety, a Canada-based connected safety technology company, expands into Germany and the UAE to support industrial and energy sector clients. The move enhances regional service, training, and operational safety across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Sanmina grows medical facility in Cork and creates 150 jobs
US medical technology manufacturer Sanmina is investing in its Fermoy, Cork facility, creating 150 skilled jobs across engineering, quality, manufacturing, and operations. The development strengthens Ireland’s medtech manufacturing capabilities and workforce.
Optima Health expands into Ireland and boosts digital health platform
Optima Health, a UK-based provider of corporate health and wellbeing services, has expanded into Ireland with the acquisition of Cognate Health. The company reports 17% revenue growth and upgrades its digital health platform.
CCPC revises circulating pump safety warning for Irish tradespeople
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has revised its product safety warning on circulating pumps in Ireland, removing several models from the list. The update highlights ongoing risk management and compliance within the health and safety sector.
Belden and Accenture deploy AI systems to enhance workplace safety
Belden and Accenture have partnered to develop AI-driven safety systems for factories and warehouses. The initiative enhances workplace safety and operational efficiency with the help of advanced physical AI technologies.
VelocityEHS secures top EHS software ranking for workplace safety
VelocityEHS, a Chicago-based provider of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) software, has topped the G2 Fall 2025 Grid® for customer satisfaction and market presence. The platform leverages AI to improve workplace safety worldwide.
Bon Secours Health opens new hospital to strengthen patient care and safety
Bon Secours Health has opened a new €213 million hospital in Limerick, Ireland. The 96-bed facility aims to provide high-quality medical services, support patient safety, and integrate sustainable design into health and hospital operations.
NWCAM2 drives innovation in life and health sciences manufacturing
Northern Ireland’s cross-border NWCAM2 project has launched to advance life and health sciences manufacturing. Backed by €9,981,033 from PEACEPLUS, it supports SMEs in sustainable processes and high-tech adoption across Northern Ireland and border counties.
HSENI urges construction firms to train workers on hazardous diisocyanates
Northern Ireland’s Health and Safety Executive (HSENI) is reinforcing mandatory training for construction workers handling diisocyanates. Exposure risks include occupational asthma and dermatitis, with EU-derived regulations still in effect across Northern Ireland.
Standards Rising
Across every sector, the conversation around workplace protection is shifting from compliance to capability, from obligation to leadership. This edition examines how individuals, regulators, and innovators are shaping higher standards that benefit both business and society. Glanua’s Áine Healy wins Health & Safety Manager of the Year at Health and Safety Excellence Awards 2025 underscores the value of expertise and accountability. Her award signals how leadership in risk management now drives measurable performance across organisations. At a policy level, HSENI urges construction firms to train workers on hazardous diisocyanates serves as a timely call for vigilance. Regulatory expectations are tightening, and training remains the foundation of any effective safety culture. Technology continues to accelerate progress. VelocityEHS secures top EHS software ranking for workplace safety demonstrates how data-led systems are transforming how companies anticipate and address risks before they escalate. These stories trace a consistent theme: a sector redefining its priorities around prevention, precision, and people. Progress depends not only on rules or recognition but on a shared drive to make every work environment safer, smarter, and more sustainable.
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